Valerian rhizomes 1.5g, # 20

• States of excitement;

• sleep disorders associated with overexcitation;

• migraine;

• mild functional disorders of the cardiovascular and digestive systems (as a rule, as part of combination therapy).

About 9 g (1 tablespoon) of valerian rhizomes with roots are placed in an enamel bowl, pour 200 ml (1 glass) of hot boiled water, cover with a lid and heat in a boiling water bath with periodic stirring for 15 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, filter, wring out the remaining raw materials. The volume of the resulting infusion is brought to 200 ml with boiled water. It is taken orally 30 minutes after eating. Adults - 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day; children over 12 years old - 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day, children from 7 to 12 years old - 1 dessert spoon 2-3 times a day, children from 3 to 7 years old - 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day day. It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.

3 filter bags (4.5 g) are placed in a glass or enamel dish, pour 100 ml (1/2 cup) boiling water, cover and infuse for 15 minutes, periodically pressing the bags with a spoon, then squeeze them out. The volume of the resulting infusion is brought up to 100 ml with boiled water.

It is taken orally 30 minutes after eating. Adults - 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day; children over 12 years old - 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day, children from 7 to 12 years old - 1 dessert spoon 2-3 times a day, children from 3 to 7 years old - 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day day. It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.

Rhizomes with roots powder 1 filter bag

rhizomes with roots of Valerian officinalis 1.5 g

• Children under 12 years old,

• I trimester of pregnancy,

• hypersensitivity to valerian.

pharmachologic effect

Herbal remedy. It causes a moderately pronounced sedative effect. The action is due to the content of essential oil, most of which is borneol ester and isovaleric acid. Valepotriates and alkaloids - valerin and hotenin - also have sedative properties. Valerian facilitates the onset of natural sleep. Sedation appears slowly, but fairly consistently. Valeric acid and valepotriates have a weak antispasmodic effect. In addition, the complex of biologically active substances of valerian medicinal has a choleretic effect, enhances the secretory activity of the gastrointestinal mucosa, slows down the heart rate and dilates the coronary vessels. Regulation of cardiac activity is mediated through neuroregulatory mechanisms and a direct effect on automatism and the cardiac conduction system.The therapeutic effect is manifested with a systematic and long-term course of treatment.

Side effect

In some cases: hypersensitivity reactions; when used in high doses - lethargy, depression, weakness, decreased performance.

Application for violations of liver function

It can be used for violations of liver function.

Application for impaired renal function

It can be used for impaired renal function.

Application in children

Contraindicated for use in children under 12 years of age.

Use in elderly patients

It is used in elderly patients.

Drug interactions

With simultaneous use with drugs that have a depressing effect on the central nervous system, their effect is potentiated.